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Australian school asked parents to sign contract saying homosexuality ‘is a sin’
The Guardian reported overnight the school had withdrawn its decision.That came after significant pressure was placed on the college when Australian prime minister Scott Morrison said he ‘did not agree with’ the use of the contract.In a letter to students and families, Mr Mulheran said the school would work with the community to update the contract, but withdrew the old one.A statement posted on the college website said the school would ‘continue to ensure that families are provided with information that is necessary to make informed choices about … our approach to teaching’.‘We deeply regret that some students feel that they would be discriminated against because of their sexuality or gender identity, and I apologise to them and their families on behalf of the college,’ it said.‘As stated previously, the college does not and will not discriminate against any student because of their sexuality or gender identity.